1 John 2:22 asv — Who is the liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, even he that denieth the Father a…

American Standard Version

"Who is the liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, even he that denieth the Father and the Son. "

— 1 John 2:22, American Standard Version

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1 John 2 — Context

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They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they all are not of us.

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And ye have an anointing from the Holy One, and ye know all things.

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I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and because no lie is of the truth.

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Who is the liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, even he that denieth the Father and the Son.

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Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that confesseth the Son hath the Father also.

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As for you, let that abide in you which ye heard from the beginning. If that which ye heard from the beginning abide in you, ye also shall abide in the Son, and in the Father.

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And this is the promise which he promised us, even the life eternal.

1 John 2:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 John 2:22 say?
1 John 2:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “Who is the liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, even he that denieth the Father and the Son. ”
Where is 1 John 2:22 in the Bible?
1 John 2:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 John, chapter 2, verse 22.
Who wrote 1 John?
1 John is traditionally attributed to John the Apostle. It was written c. AD 85–95.
What is the book of 1 John about?
John writes to help believers know they have eternal life. Three tests run through the letter: do you walk in the light, love one another, and confess that Jesus is the Christ come in the flesh? Where these are present, assurance follows.
What are the major themes of 1 John?
1 John explores themes including Assurance, Love, Light, Truth vs. Error, Eternal Life. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 John 2:22.
What translation should I read 1 John 2:22 in?
1 John 2:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 John 2:22?
1 John 2:22 reads (ASV): “Who is the liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? This is the antichrist, even he that denieth the Father and the Son. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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